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YYZToronto·Lester B Pearson International·Toronto, Canada
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Recommended minimum1 hour
Quick Stats
Concourses
3
Terminal 1, Terminal 3, US Preclearance Area (within each terminal)
Max Transit
25m
via train
Avg. Security
20m
Primary Hub
Air Canada
Minimum Connection Times
Domestic → Domestic
45min
Domestic → International
60min
International → Domestic
90min
International → International
75min
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Getting Between Concourses
The Link Train, an automated people mover, connects Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 in about 8-10 minutes of ride time, but factoring in walking to and from platforms and waiting, allow 20-25 minutes between the farthest gates. Passengers connecting from an international arrival onto a US-bound flight must clear Canadian customs/immigration and then US Preclearance (full US CBP screening) before reaching the departure gate, which is the single biggest time sink in the building.
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Key Facts
Two-terminal hub linked by automated train
US Preclearance adds a hidden time cost
Air Canada's primary international gateway
Customs re-clearance required for international arrivals
Airlines at YYZ
Air Canada
Common Questions
Is 30 minutes enough for a layover at YYZ?

Still well under YYZ's minimum connection times, especially if a terminal change or customs clearance is involved. See full 30 min guide →

Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at YYZ?

Matches the domestic-domestic MCT exactly, so it's the bare minimum and leaves no margin for delays. See full 45 min guide →

Is 1 hour enough for a layover at YYZ?

Meets the domestic-international MCT and is generally sufficient for most same-terminal connections. See full 1 hr guide →

Is 1 hour 15 min enough for a layover at YYZ?

Covers the international-international MCT and gives reasonable buffer for the Link Train transfer. See full 1¼ hr guide →

Is 1½ hours enough for a layover at YYZ?

Meets the international-domestic MCT, enough time to clear Canadian customs and reach a domestic or Precleared gate. See full 1½ hr guide →

Is 2 hours enough for a layover at YYZ?

Solid buffer for any connection type, including international arrival into US Preclearance departure. See full 2 hr guide →

Is 2½ hours enough for a layover at YYZ?

Very safe window that absorbs delays in customs, Preclearance, or terminal transfer. See full 2½ hr guide →

Is 3 hours enough for a layover at YYZ?

Ample time for even the most complex international-to-US-Preclearance itinerary with room to spare. See full 3 hr guide →

Is 4 hours enough for a layover at YYZ?

Excess time; consider airport lounges or amenities as there's no connection risk at this length. See full 4 hr guide →

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